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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.92, 1,075.44 and 530.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.92, 1,075.44 and 530.75 is: 731.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.92 : 1,075.44 = 530.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.92/1,075.44 = 530.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.92x = 1,075.44 × 530.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.92x = 570,789.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,789.78/779.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.86

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